September 19th, 2025

National Sports

Stewart scores 24, Fiebich adds 21 as Liberty keep Storm from clinching playoffs with 84-76 win

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

SEATTLE (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 13 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter, Leonie Fiebich matched her career-high with 21 and the New York Liberty kept the Seattle Storm from clinching a playoff berth with an 84-76 win on Friday night. Kennedy Burke added 13 points for New York (25-17), which ended a ... Read More »

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Rangers outlast AL West-leading Astros 4-3 in 12 innings to move closer to playoff spot

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dustin Harris hit a game-ending double in the 12th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the AL West-leading Houston Astros 4-3 on Friday night to close within a half-game of playoff position. Harris, a rookie called up from the minors earlier in the day when Adolis García went on the 10-day ... Read More »

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Sinner ends Auger-Aliassime’s impressive run in U.S. Open semifinals

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Jannik Sinner took a medical timeout because of a bothersome abdominal muscle during a mid-match lull before retaking control for a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in the U.S. Open semifinals Friday night, moving closer to a second consecutive title at Flushing Meadows. No one has repeated ... Read More »

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Jamaica’s trip to a potential 2026 World Cup appearance begins with a 4-0 win over Bermuda

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — Jamaica’s journey to a potential second soccer World Cup tournament opened with a 4-0 win over Bermuda in a 2026 qualifier on Friday. Damion Lowe opened the scoring in the sixth minute, Renaldo Cephas added one in the 26th, Kasey Palmer in the 58th and Shamar Nicholson had a goal in ... Read More »

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Judge throws gingerly in first outfield appearance since July, but insists arm is 100 per cent

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge threw gingerly when he returned to right field Friday night for the first time since hurting his elbow in late July, yet the New York Yankees captain insisted his arm was 100 per cent. When Toronto’s Nathan Lukes hit a shallow, bases-loaded single in the first inning that landed ... Read More »

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Phillies invite young fan to meet Harrison Bader after viral home run ball dispute

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

MIAMI (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies invited a young fan to meet Harrison Bader following their 9-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday night after an apparent dispute over a home run ball hit by the center fielder during the game. Bader hit a solo home run into the left field stands in the ... Read More »

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Aaron Judge throws gingerly in first outfield appearance since July 25, but insists arm is 100%

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge threw gingerly when he returned to right field Friday night for the first time since hurting his elbow in late July, yet the New York Yankees captain insisted his arm was 100%. When Toronto’s Nathan Lukes hit a shallow, bases-loaded single in the first inning that landed 218 feet ... Read More »

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Louisville uses defensive score to thwart James Madison 28-14

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville defensive end AJ Green recovered a fourth-quarter fumble in the James Madison end zone and the Cardinals rallied to beat the Dukes 28-14 on Friday night. Green gave Louisville a 21-14 lead when Alonza Barnett III fumbled while being sacked. The Cardinals (2-0) trailed 14-6 early in the second half. ... Read More »

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Herbert outduels Mahomes to help the Chargers beat Chiefs 27-21 in Brazil

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

Justin Herbert threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns in outdueling Patrick Mahomes, and the Los Angeles Chargers beat Kansas City 27-21 on Friday night in Sao Paulo, snapping a seven-game skid to the Chiefs. The NFL’s second game played in South America was streamed on YouTube, with Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar in attendance. Newly ... Read More »

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Dodgers’ Rushing to have CT scan Saturday after suffering knee inury Friday in loss to Orioles

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

BALTIMORE (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing left Friday’s 2-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles after fouling a pitch off his leg in the top of the sixth inning. Rushing suffered a right lower leg contusion after he fouled off a pitch from Orioles right-hander Kade Strowd. Rushing was replaced by pinch-hitter Alex ... Read More »

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Blue Jays beat Yankees 7-1, extend AL East lead

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Gausman won for the first time in a month, Nathan Lukes hit a two-run single in a three-run first inning against rookie Cam Schlittler, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 7-1 on Friday night to reopen a four-game AL East lead over New York. Two-time AL MVP Aaron ... Read More »

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